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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,332.80, 303,729.60 and 119,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,332.80, 303,729.60 and 119,273.60 is: 179,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,332.80 : 303,729.60 = 119,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,332.80/303,729.60 = 119,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,332.80x = 303,729.60 × 119,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,332.80x = 36,226,922,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,226,922,818.56/202,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,046.22

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